Local leaders in Bali are excited that Kuta’s new skatepark will create new opportunities in the community. The new beachside skatepark is the first of its kind in Bali and comes as part of a redevelopment of Samigita Beach, the stretch of coastline that runs from Kuta through Legian down to Seminyak Beach. The Chairman …
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Contractors responsible for the upgrades and redevelopments at Samigita Beach have announced that the work is now complete. Speaking to reporters, officials from the Public Works Office have shared that the final checklist is now underway, with equipment and scaffolding to be removed in due course. Samigita Beach is the local name for the stretch …
An Australian tourist has been left hospitalized after a violent attack in Kuta late last week. The victim, who is on vacation in Bali from his home in Perth, Western Australia, is reportedly attacked during a night out. Lachie Hunt was taken to Bali’s BIMC Hospital to receive treatment for his catastrophic injuries. Hunt has …
Just days after reopening its doors, the Sky Garden Bali nightclub and lounge in Kuta has been temporarily closed down again by officials. Pending a review of business licenses and permits on Tuesday, the 27th, and Wednesday, the 28th of December, the venue’s future hangs in the balance. Despite the investigation from the Bali Civil …
The end of the year is fast approaching, and Bali is preparing to host the biggest Christmas and New Year celebrations since 2019. The Regent of Badung has confirmed that he will be hosting a fireworks display and festivities on Kuta Beach to call in the year 2023. Speaking to local reporters, the Regent of …
Government officials in Bali have signed off on renovation works to help make the Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak Beaches more appealing to tourists. Noticing a mass exodus of tourists from the area, with visitors to the island favoring trendy Canggu, officials want to ensure the Kuta to Seminyak stretch of sand is as beautiful as …
Immigration and police officials in Bali have begun the deportation process of a British man who had illegally set up a mobile food cart in Kuta. The man, known by his initials TDL, was arrested by Kuta Police after a video of him selling burgers went viral. In the video, TDL can be seen selling …
Tourists in Bali have been given a warning about a new scam circulating on the island. While Bali is generally safe and crime low, there will always be some people who see fit to try and take advantage of tourists who have let their guard down. This scam has been doing the rounds for a …
It has been a long time coming, but construction has finally started on the new sidewalk at Kuta Beach in Bali. The area is one of the island’s most popular and consistently busy areas, yet, the Kuta Beach sidewalk has also become synonymous with traffic doing moped and hoards of tourists. The sidewalk will now be …
Accommodation and travel experience platform Airbnb has released its list of most searched destinations for winter 2022…winter in the northern hemisphere, that is! Sharing the details of the most highly sought-after destinations for the end of the year, Airbnb has confirmed that Kuta, Bali is topping their list. Perhaps due to the G20 Summit, or …
Police in Bali have successfully arrested and charged two thieves who had been targeting foreigners. The two robbers were caught red-handed by Badung Police in the northern Kuta area. The two thieves had been running a slick operation until that point, using a moped as a quick getaway vehicle. The duo had been the source …
The abandoned Boeing 737 on the Raya Nusa Dua Selatan Highway in Bali has become one of the island’s most famous landmarks. While many associate Bali with temples, beaches, and volcanoes, thanks to content creators and influencers, the abandoned Boeing 737 has become one of the island’s most recognizable features. There have been rumors for …